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Dr. Lowell Scott Weil Sr. founded his eponymous institute in 1965 to treat the foot and ankle ailments of Des Plaines–area patients. Now with 10 practice locations and a staff of 15 podiatrists and surgeons, Weil Foot & Ankle Institute has grown into a recognized network that's seen the soles of more than 100,000 patients. This team utilizes technologies such as MRI, digital radiography, and old-fashioned feet tickling to diagnose conditions ranging from fractures and deformities to ingrown or fungal nails and diabetic neuropathy.
Dr. Weil recently completed a study, and presented it the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, that shows a 63% chance of a nail-fungus treatment clearing a nail as long as there is at least 3 millimeters of clear nail at its base.

As a physician with board certification in emergency and bariatric medicine as well as more than 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Manohar Jethani provides family care as well as basic urgent care at Health Stop. The center's diagnostic arsenal includes x-ray systems, EKGs, and laboratory blood-testing equipment capable of screening for everything from infection to cancer.
In addition, Health Stop can treat common cosmetic issues by offering numerous anti-aging and weight-loss procedures. Injectable dermal fillers smooth out the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, a cosmetic laser system erases acne scarring, and body-contouring treatments provide an alternative to invasive liposuction procedures.

Since Dr. Julie Klarich has 35 years of field experience, she's had time to develop a repertoire that draws from chiropractic, naprapathy, Chinese medicine, and massage treatments. Under her direction, the licensed massage therapists at Ability HealthCare soothe physical aches, mental stress, and funny bones that aren't in the mood to laugh with a variety of therapeutic and relaxing bodywork techniques. Dr. Klarich's staff also targets digestive complaints, headaches, and menopause with a holistic approach that relies on herbal remedies, which clients can purchase from the in-house store.

Most popular service: Wellness blood test
Reservations/Appointments: Recommended
Established: 1990
Staff Size: 2?10 people
Parking: Free street parking
Handicap Accessible: No
Q&A with Muthu Sivarajan, Manager
What is one of your signature services? How is it performed?
We draw blood and most of the testing is done in-house. The reports will be sent to your email, and we can also fax them to your doctor if you bring in your doctor's name and fax number.
When and how did you first develop a passion for your work?
All of our employees are hospital-based or hospital-trained personnel. We do the same work in this lab and in the hospital lab.

As a podiatrist, Dr. Mary DiSomma knows how to treat the myriad afflictions that can affect the feet. She and her associates at DiSomma Foot & Ankle Clinic care for conditions ranging from bunions and ingrown nails to fungal infections on an outpatient basis. They are also available to handle emergencies such as sports injuries, gout attacks. The clinic's Q-Clear laser takes aim at plantar warts and onychomycosis without messy ointments or downtime, allowing patients to proudly flaunt their healthy, bare feet after the infections clear.